Reclining Hero Pose (Supta Virasana)
(soup-tah veer-AHS-anna)
~This is an intermediate pose~
Note: You could also sit straight up and down with your tailbone rooted into the earth, or on a block, and the crown of your head lengthening towards the sky. Place your hands on your knees. This would be called Hero Pose (Virasana). If you have tender knees, sitting on a block would be a good option!
Benefits:
-Stretches the abdomen, thighs and deep hip flexors (psoas), knees, and ankles
-Strengthens the arches
-Relieves tired legs and menstrual pain
-Improves digestion